Scott vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Scott Rank #566

Boston Rank #628

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Scott or Boston more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Scott and Boston mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Boston boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.